The motor has started to make a screeching noise that is getting louder. Is my shaver about to die, or does it need some kind of maintenance?
25614
I have two of these shavers, and haven't had any problems at all. The only time mine makes an odd noise is when the screen isn't seated properly, which makes the cutters hit it. I never needed any maintenance, but maybe you could try taking the cutters off and rinse them off, then make sure that the cutters and screen are all installed correctly. Hope this helps.
25615
I'm not sure if it's going to die, I own more than three and they hold up pretty good. The motor is loud but it still works good,I would just keep it clean because it's not made to pull apart.
2115047
I am no expert but it sounds like low battery power. I found one of my batteries no longer holds a charge even though the charger indicates it is charged. Otherwise check to see if the shaft is not fouled with dust or hair etc. Could be that also. Sorry, best I can do.
1534919
I guess mine is pretty loud too...its definitely not the quietest electric razor. Comparing the noise to other hair trimmers devices though rather than razors makes it seem about normal in how loud it is...it is more similar to the noise of other hair trimmers.
1793011
My husband found hair wrapped around the spindle for the motor. Also, if yours is loud... you should return it because mine is not.
2084945
I don't have a problem with the vacuum canister's motor, but something seems to be wrong with the powerhead. It has a deafening roar. I will be taking it in for repair.
2132541
I've only had mine a short time, but I don't think so, not the way Braun makes shavers. They have always lasted a long time.
82805
I agree. It's very noisy. Much more so than previous Panasonics and Braun.Also, for me it did not shave well, wet or dry. Another problem is that the shaver heads get HOT and uncomfortable, soon after you start shaving.
1611231
If you are speaking of the brush head, once you have the screws out just pull straight out. The belt is tight. I found the answer to the noise(if that is what you are doing) is to take and trim or carefully file to remove that small bit that may be rubbing. You have to do it running to keep it true. Once I trimmed the noise maker this unit has proven it is money well spent
1951121
I do NOT know why they requested I answer this question for you. I however have not had any motor trouble. Mine every once in a while will vibrate way to loud. But I don't run mine 247. I keep it off most days. It's on to allow the cat's or the kids that are over here to have a little fun & watch it but other than that I don't keep it on 247 it makes more noise than I prefer. I hope you are able to get your motor fixed.
1534086
Sounds like the motor burnt out due to the faulty bearing under the blender blades.It will be an on going issue. I agree with M. Sloan.
860521
I would purchase another replacement for it. It's only like 15 dollars. I had mine for about 6 months now and need to change it now because the gold flexible screen on it doesn't stay down. I absolutely love mine because I can't use a regular straight edge shaver but can use this without a problem. But I also use tend skin as well to prevent razor bumps.
308119
I just mailed mine back to manufacturer. They are replacing my motor and hopefully cleaning it. I don't know if you've called them but they have excellent customer support. That's where I would start.
1534918
The question is how do you quantify a "very loud" noise. What may seem loud to you may not seem loud to me at all. Of course, with age, most things are not as loud as they were! I would suggest going to a store that has a shaver display and run one to see how it compares to yours. Mine does make noise but it is not too loud to me. You can also see if anyone posted a video shaving (I think there are several) to hear the noise as well. Good luck.
1072817
If you never have done this before I would open it up and check for worn parts replace as needed or if not then reassemble with new grease and test. if it still makes noise the you have a bad part or parts or the electric motor is worn out.
663969
If it was working fine and then failed I'd get it replaced under warranty. Sounds like the motor or the fan itself is rubbing and now has completely failed - just a bad unit. But make sure nothing got inside it to bind it up. It should be under the 1 year warranty.
911423
No it's not normal. I v'e had my shaver for several years. I was concerned that the first shaver that I purchased might die pretty soon, so I bought another one.The only thing that the first shaver needed was a new blade. When the new shaver arrived, I took off the new blade and put it on my old shaver and it works good as new.
1188156
My husband has had his razor of over a year and I am thinking about replacing them for him. I have just read someone saying that they took their shaver somewhere and had it cleaned and that this person told him that they only needed replacing every three years.